Access

Access to college means ensuring that all students who wish to pursue higher education have the opportunity to do so regardless of their socioeconomic, demographic, geographic or academic backgrounds. It includes the opportunity to earn admittance, experience a supportive environment during their studies and graduate prepared to succeed in the workplace and participate as a citizen of the world. AASCU believes that state and federal governments are vital to ensuring equal access to college. In partnership with the nation’s P-12 system, they have a responsibility to focus the most effective strategies for access and inclusion on the precollege years and work to reduce barriers in the transition from secondary to postsecondary education.

Policy Advisories

Federal Advisories

State Advisories

Public Policy Agenda

AASCU Public Policy Agenda Priorities Related to Access

Public Policy Publications

Policy Matters

State Early Commitment Programs: A Contract for College Success? - May 2009 (View PDF)